The Chris and Melody Malachowsky
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky is a private foundation based in Campbell, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including Indigenous communities, food access, clean energy and environmental protection, humanitarian relief, and technology history.
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky at a glance
In short: The Chris and Melody Malachowsky gave $5.6M across 165 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,624,082
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 165
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,085
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,089,087
- +36.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (40 of 164, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chris and Melody Malachowsky
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 635 Campbell Technology Parkway, Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (650) 948-8859
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chris and Melody Malachowsky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NDN Collective Inc ($180K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
605 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 478 grants of 605 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 40% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in the District of Columbia (13%), New York (10%), Colorado (5%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 165 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chris and Melody Malachowsky open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 164 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $32K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $5.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 165 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NDN Collective Inc Rapid City, SD | Charitable | $180,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood San Jose, CA | Charitable | $115,000 |
| Abode Fremont, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund Burbank, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,089,087 | $14,168,457 | $6,079,554 | $5,624,082 | 165 | $5,674,270 | $14,157,064 | $17,947,516 |
| 2023 | $22,007,992 | $11,729,990 | $5,652,866 | $5,312,055 | 150 | $5,370,708 | $11,649,499 | $6,850,554 |
| 2022 | $15,678,292 | $7,561,166 | $4,272,942 | $3,960,036 | 116 | $3,977,187 | $7,535,356 | $3,906,532 |
| 2021 | $13,557,289 | $5,333,914 | $2,162,729 | $1,995,823 | 87 | $2,012,857 | $5,490,472 | $4,320,050 |
| 2020 | $9,645,167 | $1,958,808 | $2,094,205 | $1,865,023 | 87 | — | $1,881,804 | $2,378,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chris and Melody Malachowsky reported a distributable amount of $17.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. NDN Collective says it builds collective power for Indigenous Peoples, communities, and nations. Second Harvest Food Bank describes its work as providing dignified, equitable, consistent access to nutritious food. Clean Air Task Force says it advances technology and policy changes toward a zero-emissions planet, while Earthjustice describes using law and partnership to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Other 2024 grantees include the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which describes its work as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine; the Computer History Museum, which says it interprets computing’s past, digital present, and future impact; the International Rescue Committee, which responds to humanitarian crises and supports people affected by conflict and disaster; and the American Indian College Fund, which invests in Native students and tribal college education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 165 grants totaling $5,624,082. Grant amounts ranged from $82 to $180,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants included $180,000 to NDN Collective; $150,000 each to Clean Air Task Force, Earthjustice, and Second Harvest Food Bank; and $115,000 to Planned Parenthood. Other grants of $100,000 went to Abode, the American Indian College Fund, the Computer History Museum, the International Rescue Committee, and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Malachowsky as president and director, and Melody Malachowsky as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky is led by Chris Malachowsky, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Malachowsky
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Malachowsky
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Chris and Melody Malachowsky
How much does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky give each year?
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky gave $5.6M across 165 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.3M across 150 grants.
What is The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's typical grant size?
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,085, across 165 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chris and Melody Malachowsky that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky give grants?
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (21 grants), Los Angeles, CA (14 grants), New York, NY (13 grants) and San Francisco, CA (8 grants).
Does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 165 grants with a stated purpose on The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (159 grants).
Who are The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's largest grantees?
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's largest 2024 grantees include NDN Collective Inc ($180,000), Clean Air Task Force ($150,000) and Earthjustice ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chris and Melody Malachowsky?
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky reported $30.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. NDN Collective says it builds collective power for Indigenous Peoples, communities, and nations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chris and Melody Malachowsky?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's EIN?
The Chris and Melody Malachowsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0555028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chris and Melody Malachowsky accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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